coreopsis
noun
co·re·op·sis
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈäp-səs 
plural coreopsis
: any of a genus (Coreopsis) of widely cultivated composite herbs with showy often yellow flower heads and pinnately lobed or dissected leaves
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Some perennials that benefit from pruning include bee balm, Shasta daisies, phlox, coreopsis, and catmint.
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Coneflowers, coreopsis, and liatris, for example, provide food for winter birds in the form of seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
For flower lovers, try coreopsis or rudbeckia, which are profuse bloomers and have cheerful hues and deep red flowers with distinctive centers.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
The coneflowers are still blooming strong, some coreopsis, and lots of blackberry lilies.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 22 July 2024
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Coneflowers, coreopsis, and liatris, for example, provide food for winter birds in the form of seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
For flower lovers, try coreopsis or rudbeckia, which are profuse bloomers and have cheerful hues and deep red flowers with distinctive centers.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
The coneflowers are still blooming strong, some coreopsis, and lots of blackberry lilies.
—Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 22 July 2024
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“Coreopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coreopsis. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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